Elena Bruess's posts

The drink came out absolutely sweating. Already the dry Greek heat had begun melting the ice, and condensation was…

When I’m at Taco Bell, I call my friend to see what I should order. This is not due to my friend’s especially…

When we arrive in Monemvasia, our bus driver decides tonight is a good night for octopus and heads down to the pier…

An evocative narrative and stark dialogue keeps Uzodinma Iweala’s Speak No Evil from a single dull moment. In…

In a translation of the recent bestselling French memoir, The Only Girl In The World author Maude Julien approaches…

Something about this year made reading books feel not just crucial, but a little bit transgressive. Maybe it’s the…

Your first bite begins with the familiar burst of squishy, fruity, gelatin cool. The second spoonful brings flavors…

Jenny Zhang’s characters and scenic precision stand out in her debut collection of short stories, Sour Heart: Stories…

Zinzi Clemmons uses a poetic style, rich imagery, and fervent introspection to delve deep into the heart of racial…

In an astonishing synthesis of political commentary and vivid imagery, Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West is a commanding yet…